Understanding the underlying mechanisms
Autonomic Dysfunction Treatment in Bellevue, WA
Autonomic dysfunction can affect heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, circulation, temperature regulation, sleep, and energy. Our goal is to identify potential contributing factors and develop a personalized treatment strategy. Autonomic dysfunction can occur on its own or be associated with conditions such as chronic infections, autoimmune disorders, diabetes, long COVID, concussions, chronic stress, and certain neurological diseases.
What is autonomic dysfunction?
Autonomic Dysfunction (Dysautonomia) is a condition in which the autonomic nervous system does not regulate body functions properly. The autonomic nervous system controls many automatic processes that occur without conscious effort, including:
Heart rate
Blood pressure
Digestion
Breathing patterns
Body temperature regulation
Sweating
Bladder function
Sleep and energy levels
Common Symptoms
- Dizziness or lightheadedness, especially when standing
- Rapid or irregular heartbeat
- Fatigue and exercise intolerance
- Brain fog or difficulty concentrating
- Abnormal sweating
- Digestive problems (bloating, nausea, constipation, diarrhea)
- Temperature sensitivity
- Sleep disturbances
- Anxiety, Sensitive to Stress
- Because symptoms vary significantly from person to person, evaluation often requires looking beyond a single organ system
Possible Contributing Factors
Autonomic dysfunction may be associated with a variety of contributing factors, including:
- Viral illnesses
- Concussions and head injuries
- Chronic inflammation
- Nervous system stress
- Metabolic imbalances
- Postsurgical changes
- Neurological conditions
- Connective tissue disorders
- Each person's situation is unique, which is why a comprehensive evaluation is often important.
Our Functional Medicine System-Based Approach
At E Tao Integrative Medicine, our approach focuses on identifying mechanisms contributing to symptoms rather than simply suppressing them. Evaluation may include:
- Comprehensive Medical history review
- Neurological assessment
- Structural evaluation
- Lifestyle factors
- Previous laboratory and imaging review
Treatment recommendations are individualized and may include Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM), PEMF, acupuncture, nutritional support, regenerative medicine approaches, structural therapies, and lifestyle modifications when appropriate.
Related Therapies
Depending on the individual's needs, therapies that may be considered include:
- Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM)
- PEMF Therapy
- Acupuncture
- Nutritional Support
- Regenerative Medicine Approaches
- Lifestyle and nervous system regulation strategies
Begin with a comprehensive evaluation
If you are experiencing dizziness, fatigue, brain fog, palpitations, exercise intolerance, or other symptoms that may be related to autonomic dysfunction, a comprehensive evaluation can help identify potential contributing factors and treatment options.
